Eating for Beauty, David Wolfe

The most unique aspect of living, raw food is its enzyme content. Enzymes begin to be destroyed when food is heated over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Enzymes can only be found in living cells, raw foods, or foods dehydrated at low temperatures. They are particularly beneficial for human health if they come from raw plant foods, because plant enzymes provide the most action through pH (acid/alkaline) conditions in the body.

Enzymes are small proteins. Some nutritionists mistakenly believe, per David Wolfe, that enzymes are destroyed by stomach acid; however, protein cannot be broken down by hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Therefore, enzymes…especially plant enzymes survive into our intestines and can be absorbed into our tissue system, helping us break down old cooked food residues and general stagnation.

Enzymes found in raw food are codes. They tell the food where to go in our bodies. For example, the enzyme erepsin in cucumbers is targeted toward breaking down excessive protein in the kidneys. Therefore, we find that cucumbers are attracted to the kidneys and are excellent for kidney health.

Enzymes are not just found in raw food. They are also found in every cell of your body. Every cell throughout the body has the potential to be a highly-charged battery containing over 4,000 enzymes. Many people have not activated each of these 4,000 enzymes because they do not have enough major and trace minerals in their diet. Minerals, when obtained through their whole raw food complexes, activate our cellular, metabolic enzyme system. Trace elements (minerals) are essential to the proper functioning of enzymes. The goal is to increase the minerals and nutrition within each cell so as to activate every enzyme, thus increasing the electromagnetic charge in each cell, causing every cell to resonate in harmony. At the cellular level, this is truly the picture of perfect health.

• Magnesium: necessary for good nerve function, release of blood sugar, formation of cells: all green vegetables.
• Potassium: maintains balance of water in body, helps prevent heart attack, needed for removals of toxins from cells: bananas, apricots
• Selenium: strong protective effect against cancer, helpful for heart help: garlic, brewers yeast
• Sodium: regulates water balance in the body: celery, romaine lettuce, spinach, bananas
• Carotenoids: protects vision, helps prevent heart disease and colorectal, lung and breast cancers: carrots, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, apricots, watermelon
• Flavenoids: cuts risk of mouth, throat and stomach cancers, defends against heart disease: citrus fruit

Vitamins in their natural state gives us the nutrients our bodies need.

Vitamin A: helps with vision, tissue structure and immunity. Source… Carrots, Dandelions Greens, Kale, Mustard Greens, Spinach, Apricots, Muskmelon, Papaya, Persimmons.

Vitamin C: antioxidant protection of cells and organs, production of collagen; helps heart, muscles, bones and cardiovascular system, and enhances immunity. Source…Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Kale, Bell Peppers, Acerolas (acerolas are cherry-like with 3 lobes, they are bright red with thin skin).

Vitamin D: helps the body use calcium & phosphorus for strong bones. Source…Sunshine

Vitamin E: powerful antioxidant power protects the heart, promotes slow aging, protects skin. Source…Leafy Vegetables

Vitamin K: helps proper blood clotting and bone mineralization. Source…Spinach

Calcium: Alfalfa, Dandelion Greens, Leeks, Parsley, Spinach, Watercress, Almonds

Have you had any of these today?